Brampton Farmers’ Markets return with fresh produce, fun

The annual Brampton Farmers’ Markets has returned for 2016 with the kickoff of the Downtown Brampton Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 18 and the Mount Pleasant Village Farmers’ Market on Thursday, June 23.

Residents are invited to attend the markets over the course of the summer, where they will be greeted by an array of fresh-picked, seasonal produce, a large selection of organic products, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, and more.

“Access to fresh, locally farmed and grown produce and food is important as we continue to build a better, healthier and livable Brampton,” said Mayor Jeffrey. “I encourage all Brampton residents to visit Brampton’s Farmers’ Markets, buy local and support our local growers, farmers and artisans.”

This year, opening day festivities at the Downtown Brampton Farmers’ Market included a children’s craft station hosted by JellyBeenz in Ken Whillans Square and an official kickoff ceremony at 11 am in Garden Square, followed by the opening of the new “Cooking at the Market” series. The series featurured free cooking demonstrations by professional celebrity chef Jason Rosso of Brampton’s own J Red and Co., as well as sous chefs from the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre.

The Mount Pleasant Village Farmers’ Market kicked off with an official opening ceremony at 4 pm.

There will be weekly entertainment and themed days throughout the season at both markets, providing a fun experience for shoppers of all ages who are looking to purchase top-quality, farm-fresh products directly from the people who produce them.

Downtown Brampton Farmers’ Market
This year is a special one for the Downtown Brampton Farmers’ Market, as 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the City managing it. The Downtown Market will run from 7 am to 1 pm on Saturdays until October 8.

Every Saturday, from June 18 to October 8, Main Street will be closed from Theatre Lane to Wellington Street from 5:45 am to 1:30 pm. Free public parking is available all day at the four municipal parking garages in the downtown: City Hall Garage, John Street Garage, Nelson Square Garage and Market Square Garage.

Service Brampton will have extended hours of 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays for the duration of the market season.Mount Pleasant Village Farmers’ Market
The Mount Pleasant Village Farmers’ Market will run on Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm until September 1, and from 4 to 7 pm from September 8 to October 6. The market is located at 100 Commuter Drive, Brampton, in Mount Pleasant Village Square.

The Mount Pleasant Village School parking lot will be available to market goers for the summer season. There is additional street parking available for a maximum of three hours.

Washroom facilities can be found at the Mount Pleasant Village Library and Community Centre. – CINEWS